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Carpe Diem School

Public special needs education school, special needs education specialisation · Bos En Dal, George, Western Cape · Eden And Central Kar district (8 circuit)

Carpe Diem School is a public school in Bos En Dal, George. The school's roll stands at roughly 385 learners.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Carpe Diem School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Bos En Dal, George, Carpe Diem School is a public school.

385
Learners
39
Educators
R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Special Needs Education
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Carpe Diem School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile N/A. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Carpe Diem School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Eden And Central Kar district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Eden And Central Kar district with Carpe Diem School.

  • Murray High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,123 learners against Carpe Diem School's 385; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Carpe Diem School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 92% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Carpe Diem School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Outeniqua High School teaches considerably more learners than Carpe Diem School, 1,728 compared with 385; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Carpe Diem School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Carpe Diem School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Thembaletu Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Carpe Diem School, 1,664 compared with 385; is a public primary school, a different phase than Carpe Diem School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Garden Route Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Carpe Diem School, 1,645 compared with 385; is a public primary school, a different phase than Carpe Diem School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • George SekondﾊR Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Carpe Diem School, 1,640 compared with 385; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Carpe Diem School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Carpe Diem School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

George

And within George itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Outeniqua High School teaches considerably more learners than Carpe Diem School, 1,728 compared with 385; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Carpe Diem School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Carpe Diem School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • George SekondﾊR Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Carpe Diem School, 1,640 compared with 385; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Carpe Diem School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Carpe Diem School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jonga Street Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,590 learners against Carpe Diem School's 385; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Carpe Diem School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Carpe Diem School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mzoxolo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,585 learners against Carpe Diem School's 385; is a public primary school, a different phase than Carpe Diem School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Thembalethu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Carpe Diem School, 1,552 compared with 385; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Carpe Diem School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 68.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Carpe Diem School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Carpe Diem School for 2027

Carpe Diem School is a public school, so admissions and transfers are handled through the Western Cape Education Department's online system rather than the school directly. For the 2027 intake, Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications ran from 10 March to 14 April 2026, with transfer requests for other grades running from 3 to 17 August 2026, via the Western Cape Admissions Portal. See the full Western Cape School Application Process Guide for the required documents and full process.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Langstraat George 6529
Postal
Privaatsak X6576 George Unknown 6530
Telephone
044 874 4074
EMIS number
118456233

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Carpe Diem School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Carpe Diem School directly, on 044 874 4074, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Carpe Diem School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Carpe Diem School the best school in George?
No matric pass rate is on record for Carpe Diem School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in George besides Carpe Diem School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around George, including Outeniqua HoﾋRskool.
How big are the classes at Carpe Diem School?
Carpe Diem School reported 385 learners and 39 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 10 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Carpe Diem School?
Yes, Carpe Diem School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Carpe Diem School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Carpe Diem School.
Is Carpe Diem School a public or private school?
Carpe Diem School is a public school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Carpe Diem School?
You can call 044 874 4074. It is located at Langstraat George 6529.
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